Snake Eyes, or 11 the Hard Way: Betting the House in Individual Chapter 11 Cases
This panel will discuss the variety of issues that can arise in an individual chapter 11 case.
Do Hashtags Generate Business? Using Social Media and the Internet to Grow Your Practice (and Maybe Even Go Viral)
On the Internet, no one knows you’re an attorney (unless you have a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Twitter account and/or other social media outlet). This panel will discuss the use of the Internet and social media in your practice.
Great Debates!
Consumer Debate
Resolved: Limited-scope representation should be allowed in consumer bankruptcy cases.
Brian T. Fenimore 102536, Moderator
Lathrop & Gage LLP; Kansas City
PRO: Theresa V. Brown-Edwards 211813
DARBY | BROWN-EDWARDS LLC; Wilmington, Del.
CON: Hon. Robert D. Berger 185770
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Kan.); Kansas City
Business Debate
Resolved: Bankruptcy judges are authorized to do structured dismissals in chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Brian T. Fenimore 102536, Moderator
Lathrop & Gage LLP; Kansas City
PRO: G. David Dean, II 222886
Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, PA; Baltimore
CON: T. Patrick Tinker 545420
Office of the U.S. Trustee; Wilmington, Del.
Judicial Debate
Resolved: A debtor can force a secured creditor to accept title to its collateral pursuant to a plan that provides for its surrender or vesting in that creditor.
Brian T. Fenimore, Moderator
Lathrop & Gage LLP; Kansas City
PRO: Hon. Robert E. Nugent 105973
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Kan.); Wichita
CON: Hon. Arthur B. Federman 102540
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mo.); Kansas City
Tax and Bankruptcy: Just Like Peas and Carrots
Plenary Session
Rules Update
Luncheon Presentation: Sponsored by MorrisAnderson